To conclude our series of why us Manhattanites should visit the amazing Coastal Fairfield County in Connecticut, we saved the best for last when it comes to overall fun, excitement and smiles all around. Where can you experience an amazing day filled with the most interesting and beautiful animals, happiness, colors, and more? This is the beautiful Maritime Aquarium, which is located smack dab in the middle of the breathtaking town of Norwalk. We spent an amazing day there and toured the entire premises, and were only left with great memories and several reasons why you should visit. [Read more…] about Travel Idea! Why You Should Check Out The Maritime Aquarium
The History of The Grand National Horse Race
Guest Author: Poppy Gallagher
This year’s Grand National is only a mere few days away and the final list of 40 horses and jockeys has been announced. Although they have been announced they are not certain to run as any contestants can pull out, even on the very day at the latest. The four reserves waiting for one to pull out include Bishop’s Road, Knock House, Perfect Candidate and Maggio. [Read more…] about The History of The Grand National Horse Race
Get to Know NYC Fashion Designer Sharon Wang
Sharon Yumeng Wang graduated from Parsons the New School for design in 2013 with a thesis collection chosen by professionals for the Parsonsʼ Annual Runway Show. She launched her eponymous label the very same year. Inspired by the myriad of decorative arts that impacted the architecture and landscape of the metropolis with a clean overall style, Sharon’s works can show great levels of sophistication while displaying elements of playfulness at the same time. She believes firmly in the detail, craftsmanship and material of her design and is proud to present her own custom prints every season. [Read more…] about Get to Know NYC Fashion Designer Sharon Wang
The 10 Most Underrated Queens of All Time on RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race is continuing to pound the pavement with its seven remaining contestants after this lackluster episode of “Snatch Game” where Derrick continued to do the same thing every week to no affect and we are left wondering how awesome Cynthia Lee Fontaine would’ve been. Speaking of Cynthia, she is the one contestant so far this season that I think has been considered underrated, in terms of just how amazing her potential is. Getting eliminated for a role that wasn’t going to be funny no matter how you acted it (Empire challenge), she had a lot left to give and wasn’t given the chops or the TV time in order to prove how great she is. This can be said for the Top 10 list that I’ve created of queens that had a lot going for them while on Drag Race, but were overshadowed for so many different reasons. Some of these queens in my book could’ve gone the distance or even won the whole damn thing, but alas… didn’t. This is who I think deserved to get a lot more than they did, and who I root for to this very day. [Read more…] about The 10 Most Underrated Queens of All Time on RuPaul’s Drag Race
A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County: Where to Eat?
We kicked off our amazing series of our trip to Coastal Fairfield County with two fantastic places to stay, now we move onto something just as important (or even more important given my ever expanding waist size)- food! Whenever you are taking a trip, big or small, something that should always be planned ahead of time is finding delicious places to eat so you are left satisfied in more ways than one. Well, the next time you are in the Fairfield County area, you can have these three places to check off your list and have fantastic individual experiences as they are all so different from one another. Take a look at what we think you should be ordering at the next time you are taking a trip to Fairfield. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County: Where to Eat?
More Fantastic Places to Dine Al Fresco in NYC!
Mother Nature must be taking us for a wild ride with the weather situation lately. Fear not my fellow NYC folk… warmer weather is on the way and here to stay over the next couple of weeks! We already showed you some great “Al Fresco” options a couple of weeks ago on Manhattan Digest, and now we have found some great new ones as well! Take a look at the places you will be enjoying outside and having delicious food and drink at with friends and family. [Read more…] about More Fantastic Places to Dine Al Fresco in NYC!
BACONFEST Kicks Off at Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & BBQ Tomorrow!
I’m not sure you can sit with the cool kids like me at the lunch table if you don’t like bacon. Bacon is life. Bacon is Bae. Ergo… Bae is Bacon. And when you get to celebrate its deliciousness in an entire month practically, well… you know you are in for a good time. Which is exactly what Jersey City’s Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & Barbecue will be doing starting tomorrow until April 30th with their amazing BACONFEST! [Read more…] about BACONFEST Kicks Off at Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & BBQ Tomorrow!
Jukely Adds Awesome New Feature Called Levels
Jukely, the highly popular concert membership service headquartered in New York City, today announces the addition of a new feature to the platform that ranks its members according to how frequently they use the app and what type of shows they attend. Every time members check in to a show, they’ll earn experience points and, ultimately, unlock new “Levels.” [Read more…] about Jukely Adds Awesome New Feature Called Levels
Dollop App- Think Local When Shopping for Your Foodie Friends
As someone who comes from a small town on Long Island, I am always thinking about the best ways to think local and shop local, especially when it comes to my foodie finds on the island of long or Manhattan where the options are endless. I especially love when I can give my friends and family some delicious food to try in hopes that they will experience the location I just came from. Well, as they say in the tech world, “there’s an app for that”, as I can introduce you to Dollop– an app that was created solely for NYC’s independent, artisanal food and wine shops. [Read more…] about Dollop App- Think Local When Shopping for Your Foodie Friends
Hard Rock Cafe New York’s Free Burger for Tax Day!
The Hard Rock Cafe New York is planning something super awesome, fun and tasty for a day some enjoy (and some dread) next week… Tax Day! Yes, on April 18th only, guests who visit The Hard Rock Cafe will have a chance to win a FREE Legendary Burger (pictured above), but you will have to work your vocals in order to earn this tasty treat. In something they are calling “Sing For Your Supper”, anyone who sings a karaoke-themed song outside of the location will get this burger and all of its deliciousness! [Read more…] about Hard Rock Cafe New York’s Free Burger for Tax Day!